ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - PRACTICE IN FINANCE
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Job DescriptionThe Ithaca College School of Business invites applications for a full-time tenure eligible Assistant Professor of Practice in Finance beginning Fall 2025. Duties include teaching assigned classes in finance (five courses per year); building industry partnerships; participating in service to the institution and profession; and advising students. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in courses in personal financial planning and wealth management spaces. The School of Business seeks to empower our students to become creative leaders who see business's potential to help address societal challenges. To this end, we foster a supportive community, provide immersive learning experiences, and collaborate closely with Ithaca's world-class schools of communications & media, liberal arts, health sciences, and the performing arts. We welcome applications from potential colleagues who share our commitment to and enthusiasm for this mission.Our campus is a vibrant community where all faculty can learn, succeed, and excel. To this end, Ithaca College supports its faculty members' growth as teacher-scholars. The College invests significant resources to support research and conference travel and sponsors a range of developmental activities through the Center for Faculty Excellence.Qualifications:Candidates should hold an MBA, MS or PhD in Finance (ABDs with an expected completion date of Aug. 2025 may also be considered) with a minimum of 5 years of recent industry experience in the areas of personal financial planning/wealth management or investment. Professional certifications such as CFP, CFA, CAIA, or FRM are desirable, as is prior college teaching experience. Candidates must demonstrate the potential to engage in professional engagement activities sufficient to establish or maintain AACSB qualification as an Instructional Practitioner (IP), Scholarly Practitioner (SP), or Practice Academic (PA).Application Instructions: Interested applicants must apply online at and attach a CV, cover letter detailing relevant experience and interest in the position, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Questions about the online application should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (607) ###-#### or ...@ithaca.edu. Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Alka Bramhandkar, Professor and search committee chair, at ...@ithaca.edu. Applications review starts Sept. 1 and continues until the position is filled.Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.Visa sponsorship may be provided for this position.Hiring Range:$136,000 - $145,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. We pride ourselves on providing our benefit-eligible employees with comprehensive benefits, including: Healthcare including vision and dental Generous Paid Time Off Policies 403B Retirement Savings Plan with Matching Employer Contribution EAP Flexible Work Plans Educational Benefits Career-Enhancing Trainings For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit In an effort to promote campus safety and the security of College resources, Ithaca College will, consistent with the requirements of the law and prudent practices, conduct criminal background investigations per College policy. This position is subject to a criminal background check. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the criminal background check.About UsAt Ithaca College, a comprehensive residential campus community of approximately 5,000 students, we strive to be at the forefront of the higher education landscape. We offer a distinct integrative learning experience that makes students ready for the personal, professional, and global challenges of our age.We seek candidates who embrace integrative learning and want to be a part of this exciting time in Ithaca College history. We encourage creative collaboration and innovation in our faculty and staff, providing support and resources for them to grow in their fields and lead students to their own innovative ideas and achievements.We welcome different ways of thinking and look for candidates with unique points of view and life experiences. We are inclusive of individuals with a wide range of cultural, personal, and professional backgrounds, talents, and skills. Our campus is a vibrant and rewarding community where diverse minds can learn, succeed, and excel.When reviewing candidates, we are looking for indicators of a number of core competencies. Prospective candidates must be adaptable, collaborative, inclusive, respectful, responsive, results driven, and sustainable. They must communicate effectively, demonstrate leadership, exhibit professional integrity and ethics, take initiative, value personal and professional development, and show that they will engage in the college.Nestled in the heart of New York State's scenic Finger Lakes region, Ithaca College sits atop South Hill overlooking picturesque Cayuga Lake and is just minutes away from the city center. Combining small town warmth and charm with the vibrancy of a college community, the thriving and culturally diverse city of Ithaca has been rated by Kiplinger's as one of the top 10 places to live in the United States.To learn more about Ithaca College, visit us at